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  • in reply to: female rider looking for help #3365
    Frosty
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      The Burton Troop would be a really nice ride for you for freestyle.  Both length (shorter for maneuverability) and width (narrower for quick edge-to-edge transitioning and easy leveraging) should be just what you are looking for.  The Troop has the Infinite Ride technology that supposedly breaks the board in for you and preserves the poppiness and camber for the lifetime of the board.  Sounds NEAT!

      Frosty
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        Welcome bunny, thanks for the good words.  We are really excited about the FR Community too and feel free to post or PM me any suggestions you have.Board.  Waist width is going to be more important.  Since you have smaller boot size I would lean toward  the Rossi Legion since it's waist width is a bit narrower, offerring better control especially on hardpack and groomers.Boots.  Boa is awesome.  I tried some new model on in a shop a coulle weeks ago and they were awesome.  The boa (coiled wire) holds the foot in so nice and snug and the flex is really supportive and snooth.  These will be so much more snug for you, it will make the rentals seem like you are wearing a paper bag for a boot.  The ones I tried were Thirty Two Exus Boa.http://www.the-house.com/tt2stw09gb9zz-thirtytwo-snowboard-boots.htmlThe shop in Portland I wen tto wanted nearly $200
        in reply to: waist, width…so much I don’t know #3358
        Frosty
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          I normally would not recommend growing in to a board.  My motto is “I wouldn't plan on 'growing in to' a snowboard size unless you plan on 'growing in to' a good time.”But in your case, you really are stuck between Kids' and Men's sizing, so I would have to recommend going with the small Men's boards.  Yeah, you probably could ride a 24.3 cm waist width board like the Radium, but I wouldn't go any wider.

          in reply to: Setting binding stance #3355
          Frosty
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            Also before calling the new stance goos-to-go, make sure you get the binding screws TIGHT and check them often.

            in reply to: Setting binding stance #3338
            Frosty
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              It is really easy to change it.  All you need is a good phillips-head screwdriver.

              in reply to: Different type of repair for a sintered base? #3326
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                Don't worry about it guys.  It is actually cool to have a board that looks like it is used and not stored in a closet all the time.  Plus it makes your board lesslikely to get stolen since some theives look for “brand new” looking boards that they can more easily resell for $$

                in reply to: scratches and discoloration #3323
                Frosty
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                  They do make base cleaning solvents, but once a wax or anything is ironed in there, count on it staying there for good — maybe wearing off slightly with time and usage.

                  in reply to: Snowboarding Sponsorships #3316
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                    Fixed the web form.  Try again now.

                    in reply to: Snowboarding Sponsorships #3308
                    Frosty
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                      Sorry I have been out of this picture for a while guys.  Back rolling on this now.  Application now available here.

                      in reply to: New Snowboard #3304
                      Frosty
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                        Good question.  Either choice is good.  I lean towards the kit since it includes everything you need for basic tuning and probably comes with a manual for tuning tips.

                        in reply to: Speed vs Guts??? #3303
                        Frosty
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                          I would check out Boyne for some of the longest runs and biggest vertical drop in the entire region.

                          in reply to: Speed vs Guts??? #3301
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                            North MI… Does that mean you are a Yooper now or are you just in the upper part of the main section?  There are a LOT of ski mountains up there.  Michigan has more than any other state!A snowboard instructor can help you at any level.  When you schedule the lesson, ask for an upper level lesson.  My guess is you would be a level 4, maybe level 5; but they will asses you their way then.  The cool thing about upper level lessons at most mountains is you pay for a group lesson (cheaper than a private lesson) and you end up getting a private or semi-private lesson most of the time!  Sweet!

                            in reply to: New Snowboard #3298
                            Frosty
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                              I would like to see that wax scraper catcher thing in a video to see how/if it actually works as intended.The Dakine kit looks really nice.If you have the time, space, patience, and money to learn tuning yourself then sure, go for it.  If not, have a shop do it.  The guys there can do a better job than you and I can, lets face it they do so many they are really good!

                              in reply to: New Snowboard #3291
                              Frosty
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                                Welcome!  Nice looking board there.  If you have been snowboarding for 9 years, why so long until you finally buy a board.  You do not go very often? Looks like you are into gaming too!

                                in reply to: How do you post a thread? #3286
                                Frosty
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                                  Yes, “posting a new thread” = “creating a new topic” 🙂

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